| Cystic acne treatment is important as it has the | | | | caused by acne, then you need to see a |
| tendency of persisting beyond the age of 20 and | | | | dermatologist immediately. |
| often leads to permanent scarring. The cysts or | | | | The medication prescribed by the dermatologist is |
| nodules are actually the blockages of the oil | | | | often a product named Accutane. Accutane |
| glands, which burst open forming pus in the | | | | sometimes have side-effects that can cause |
| surrounding tissue. | | | | depression in patients. |
| Acne is a common skin affliction in the US. 85% | | | | Isotretinoin, prescribed by the dermatologists is |
| of the youth between the ages of 12 and 24 | | | | helpful but pregnant women should avoid |
| seem to develop acne. | | | | consuming isotretinoin as it can cause birth |
| Factors influencing Acne | | | | defects for the baby to be born. |
| The growth of bacteria on the skin, over | | | | Another treatment is by injecting each cyst with |
| production of keratin and sebum and the | | | | dilute cortisone solution, which provide fast relief |
| inflammatory response are the factors which | | | | to the inflammations. |
| influence acne. The male hormone Androgen also | | | | You can also opt for acne surgery. It speeds the |
| affects the production of sebum and influences | | | | clearance of acne. The surgery should only be |
| acne. | | | | conducted under the guidance of a dermatologist. |
| Cystic Acne | | | | If you have severe form of acne covering your |
| Cystic acne is the large and irritating bumps with | | | | body and face, you need treatments immediately. |
| pustules often hidden deep under the surface of | | | | Any ignorance on your part could leave you |
| the skin. They are more painful than the normal | | | | scarred forever. |
| zits and are caused due to the shifts of | | | | Blue and Red Light Therapy |
| hormones, which results in the over-production of | | | | This phototherapy is a new, approved and natural |
| oil in your skin glands. | | | | method for treating acne. Blue light destroys acne |
| Eventually, the gland swells and bursts with the | | | | bacteria and red lights quicken the skins healing |
| sebum hardening into a clump which is too large | | | | process. |
| for escaping through skin pores. | | | | Prevention of Acne |
| Dermatological Treatments | | | | Cures are possible in case of cystic acne; |
| The process of getting rid of cystic acne requires | | | | however prevention is the best method. A daily |
| a lot of time, as the infection waste is not | | | | multivitamin gives you the essential nutrients your |
| discharged. Most cases of acne are successfully | | | | body requires to metabolize oil as it is necessary |
| cured with the help of the dermatologist. | | | | to counter the hormone shifts by targeting your |
| A dermatologist should be consulted if you find | | | | oil glands. |
| the acne products available in the markets to be | | | | Acne patients should cleanse their skin twice daily |
| ineffective or if your acne is causing you to be | | | | and must not attempt to squeeze or touch the |
| distressed. If you suffer from acne with big and | | | | affected parts. |
| painful bumps or if you are worried by the scars | | | | |